You need to take a copy of the deed to a real estate litigator as soon as possible. This is a very complex issue and a lawyer needs to see the actual deed to provide advice.

So long as neither of you (your dad or you) transfer your half of the property during your father's lifetime, then you will receive his half upon his death -- even if your father's trust or will says otherwise.

You can sign a California Small Estate Affidavit in Texas, so long as you have a Texas notary notarize your signature. Best wishes!

Probably not. It sounds like the vehicle was repossessed by the dealership. Until a vehicle is paid in full, the title does not pass to the purchaser. When a vehicle is repossessed they go back and resell the vehicle. What happens with the either refund (if the sale exceeds the balance on the... Read more »

In short, it depends on how the notary is signing. If they are just notarizing a signature, no it does not work. If they are signing as a witness, then it may. I would have to refer you to Section 2107.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (link below). It's going to depend on the specifics on... Read more »

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Try reposting this in the "Probate" and "Estate Planning" sections. There's no guarantee that all posts are picked up, but you'd have better chances of a response there. Attorneys in... Read more »

One or more of the Children Heirs may want to file suit for Sale For Partition.

I am sorry for your loss. A succession will have to be open to pass the decedent's estate onto his heirs----in this instance, since there is no will, who receives the estate is based on Louisiana law. Further, depending on the solvency of an estate, sometimes it may be advised to hold off on... Read more »

This is not a Family Law question. Repost in the estates forum.

Will you be the sole heir? Is he a Massachusetts resident? If you are the sole heir, then you may be able to take over the mortgage through what is referred to as a "novation" with the mortgage company if that is something the company offers or you may be able to refinance the... Read more »

Typically, a deed of trust secures a loan against a single home. In rare situations, it may secure a loan against more than one. The deed of trust itself should contain the legal description of each parcel of real estate. Commonly, if there is more than one, that section of the deed of trust... Read more »

You need to talk to an attorney ASAP. Believe it or not, you may be in a really good situation since you all currently agree. Once, everyone disagrees it becomes a nightmare.

If you want off the property, you may be able to sell or gift your interest to them. Either way, you want a... Read more »

I think there is some confusion about what the attorney is likely asking.

Going only by your question, and having not seen the trust or the details, the grantor does need to add some information regarding additional beneficiaries. The missing blank which needs to be filled in is, what... Read more »

You do not need to amend the trust, usually. The typical solution is to prepare an updated Certification of Trust that recites that the original trustee is deceased and identifies the successor trustee(s).

The answer to both of your questions will be written in your parents’ trust. Some trusts say successor trustees cannot change anything, other trusts say the successor trustees can change a trust if the law changes, and still other trusts have completely different terms. The same is true with... Read more »

Your question may have gone unnoticed in the Family Law category. The nature of what you describe is closer to Probate and Estate Planning than Family Law. Although there's no guarantee that all questions are picked up, you might have better chances of a response under the Probate and Estate... Read more »

There is no competent way such specifics can be resolved in an Internet forum outside of privilege and without reviewing the trust documents. Start with a lawyer in your state, and, if it turns to litigation, you might need counsel that has jurisdiction over the trust or the trustee in California... Read more »

Yes, the property can be deeded through the estate to the minor children, and the lender on the mortgage may not accelerate the loan or declare the loan balance due, but must accept continuing mortgage payments made on their behalf; however, the mortage lien remains on the property, so nonpayment... Read more »

Your brother and sister have no obligation to share your mother's power of attorney or your mother's trust with you in a strict legal sense. If your mother is living, then it is likely the trust is revocable and she is the only present beneficiary of the trust, and no one else is entitled... Read more »

I believe child support ceases upon his death. It's your mom to whom he owed the support, not you. In fact, many states require the payor to obtain life insurance to cover the projected child support in case the payor dies before its paid.